The Institute of Business Administration was established in 2000 as a private institute for business and commerce studies. It became the College of Business Administration (CBA) in 2003. It is now known as the University of Business and Technology. Accreditation CBA is accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education. In June 2012, UBT was awarded the National Accreditation NCAAA (National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment). CBA is the first private college in Saudi Arabia that is working towards the Institutional and Programs accreditation from the NCAAA for the period May 2010 to May 2014 for the following five programs: Accounting Finance Human Resource Marketing Management Information System CBA did not apply for accrediting supply chain management program since "the students had not graduated from the program yet", as announced by Dr. Abdullah Dahlan (board of trustees, chairman). Memberships Member of AACSB. Member of EFMD. Academics The college offers a BBA degree with the following specializations: Accounting Finance Human Resources Management Marketing Management Information Systems Supply Chain Management Notable alumni Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, Saudi Sports Minister References 2000 establishments in Saudi Arabia Educational institutions established in 2000 Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia Education in Jeddah Private universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia